Global Scans · Walmart · Weekly Summary

• [New] Walmart, the largest private employer in the United States with 1.6 million workers, will initially provide free certification access to all US employees. Campus Technology
• [New] Instead of replacing employees, Walmart plans to transform jobs, shifting workers into higher-paying, more technical roles. / USA Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
• [New] Walmart announced that it will open its first branded stores in South Africa in 2025. Retail Dive
• [New] Walmart has harnessed agentic AI solutions to optimize inventory management, using intelligent agents to analyze sales data, predict demand, and automate restocking processes. Ampcome
• [New] Walmart is rolling out advanced AI agents that will eventually handle multiple tasks for staff and customers alike, from guiding shopping lists to managing stock in real time. International Supermarket News
• [New] Walmart must navigate the delicate balance as its stores, long a symbol of consistency, could become cluttered or confusing if marketplace integration is not carefully executed. PYMNTS.com
• [New] Companies like Chipotle Mexican Grill, Kroger, and Procter & Gamble have pointed to strained household budgets, while Walmart and Ace Hardware have warned of price hikes tied to Trump administration tariffs. investing.com
• [New] Deliveries will reach millions within six miles of Walmart Supercenters, with initial deliveries free for Walmart + members. / USA Ticker
• [New] In Short: - Walmart will expand its drone delivery to 100 stores across five U.S. cities by next summer. Ticker
• [New] Walmart plans to roll out digital shelf label technology across 2,300 stores by 2026, allowing real-time price updates and inventory changes. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Walmart plans to automate all 42 of its regional distribution centers within the next three years. archyde
• [New] Walmart is hiring thousands of workers, offering new job opportunities and upskilling programs. Style on Main
• OpenAI said it's working with businesses such as Walmart and John Deere to build a platform that will help employers find workers with AI skills. Dictionary.com
• Some major companies, including Adidas and Walmart, have said that they will be hiking prices in the US. Business Insider
• Ultimately, Walmart is betting that agentic AI will differentiate its digital offerings and accelerate its journey toward 50% online revenue. Tehrani.com - Tehrani on Tech
• In-house innovation: With its own developer agent and internal protocol infrastructure, Walmart plans to sustain fast deployment of new AI capabilities without full dependence on external platforms. Tehrani.com - Tehrani on Tech
• By converging functionality into super agents, Walmart hopes to embed AI deeply into user behaviour. Tehrani.com - Tehrani on Tech
• Walmart will sell Frankenfish, or genetically engineered salmon, in its stores. Off The Grid News
• The commercial fleet electrification surge shows 81% growth among U.S. commercial fleets from 2022 to 2023, driven by companies like Walmart and Amazon committing to zero emissions by 2040. Mordor Intelligence
• Walmart has recalled frozen, raw shrimp sold in 13 states because federal health officials say it could have potential radioactive contamination. The Guardian

Last updated: 15 September 2025